From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), ex. Hess-Leu 36, 17-18 April 1968, 602.
An excellent piece, sharply struck and with a lovely reverse.
Byzantine Empire
Anastasius I (491–518), Solidus 507-518, Constantinople mint, 4 officna
Obverse: parl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder
DN ANASTASIVS P P AVG
Reverse: Victory standing front, head to left, holding long cross in her right hand; in field to right, star, CONOB in exergue
VICTORIA AVGGG I
Gold, diameter 22 mm, weight 4.50 g
